Like everyone else already said, EVOs can be fast. You shouldnt have a problem with a stock one from a roll. Racing from a dig isnt worth it because they are AWD. Watch out for the ones that have a bunch of gauges on the A-pillar as that is generally an indicator that they are decently modded (ie: turboback exhaust, intake, tune, fmic, boost controller)

As far as ricers, where I live, they generally hang out with some fairly quick cars. When cruising the streets, sometimes "ricers" follow them around and try to race them because they are faster, but I don't think they actually hang out with each other. Down here, EVOs hang out with some STIs, supras, LS1s, cobras, and each other of course lol.

get some mods on your car! speed is addicting, but be safe about it and dont scare your g/f away. mine have hated that and feared for their lives when in the car for that.